Okamoto explains why Romero can challenge Whittaker

Romero knocks out Rockhold in third round

After missing weight and not being eligible to win the UFC interim middleweight title, Yoel Romero lands a flurry of punches in the second round against Luke Rockhold and would finish the fight in the third round of the main event of UFC 221.

Spinning back fist leads to quick submission victory

Romero misses weight on second opportunity

After originally missing weight for his interim middleweight title bout with Luke Rockhold by three pounds, Yoel Romero hits the scales two hours later at 187.7 pounds. Romero is unable to win the belt at UFC 221, while Rockhold still can.